melene
Meanings
noun
- An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C₃₀H₆₀, of the ethylene series, obtained from beeswax as a white, scaly, crystalline wax.
Word forms
Etymology
Blend of melissic + ethylene.
Synonyms
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